IUC Women's Basketball Makes Postseason for First Time

Crimson Pride qualify for River States Conference Tournament despite road losses to end regular season

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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The IU Columbus women's basketball team finished the regular season with two losses at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods, falling 62-54, but the team made history by qualifying for the River States Conference Tournament for the first time. Amaya Collins led the Crimson Pride with 22 points and 4 assists, while Abby Fleetwood added 16 points and 8 steals. On the men's side, IUC lost 101-70, with Trevin Lieck posting 16 points, 9 rebounds, and 2 blocks.

Why it matters

This is a landmark achievement for the IU Columbus women's basketball program, which has struggled to find success in recent years. Qualifying for the conference tournament represents a major step forward and shows the team's continued growth and development.

The details

In the women's game, IU Columbus was led by Amaya Collins' 22 points and 4 assists, while Abby Fleetwood added 16 points and 8 steals. Columbus North graduate Emma Beaver also pulled down 7 rebounds for the Crimson Pride. On the men's side, Trevin Lieck posted 16 points, 9 rebounds, and 2 blocks, Damontae Thompson added 15 points and 5 assists, and Eric Jackson and Airrion Boyd each scored 10 points.

  • The regular season ended on March 1, 2026.

The players

Amaya Collins

A key player for the IU Columbus women's basketball team, leading the team in scoring and assists in the final regular season game.

Abby Fleetwood

A standout performer for the IU Columbus women's basketball team, contributing 16 points and 8 steals in the final regular season game.

Emma Beaver

A Columbus North graduate playing for the IU Columbus women's basketball team, she pulled down 7 rebounds in the final regular season game.

Trevin Lieck

A key player for the IU Columbus men's basketball team, he posted 16 points, 9 rebounds, and 2 blocks in the final regular season game.

Damontae Thompson

A contributor for the IU Columbus men's basketball team, he added 15 points and 5 assists in the final regular season game.

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What’s next

The IU Columbus women's basketball team will compete in the River States Conference Tournament, which begins on March 5, 2026.

The takeaway

The IU Columbus women's basketball team's historic qualification for the River States Conference Tournament is a significant accomplishment that showcases the program's progress and potential for the future. Despite the losses to end the regular season, the Crimson Pride have much to be proud of in reaching this milestone.